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Congresswoman Amata & Congressman Sablan
January 13, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata announced she is an original cosponsor of bipartisan legislation sponsored by Rep. Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan of CNMI that would allow unlimited federal funding for the Medicaid program in the U.S. territories, including American Samoa and the Marianas.

Issues:Healthcare

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January 12, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata is highlighting the return of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the program's capacity to help small businesses weather economic concerns from COVID-19.


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Veterans Day ceremony
January 11, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Monday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata is hailing the signing into law of a bipartisan effort, which included U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and John Boozman, R-Ark., and U.S. Representatives Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., Colin Allred, D-Texas, and Amata Coleman Radewagen, R-American Samoa.

Issues:Veterans

January 7, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata released the following statement upon certification of the election:

Issues:Congress

January 6, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata released the following statement regarding the day's events and security situation at the U.S. Capitol:


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Congresswoman Amata and Dean of the House Congressman Don Young of Alaska
January 5, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata welcomed President Trump's signing into law of the bipartisan Young Fishermen's Development Act (H.R.


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Congresswoman Amata was sworn in on January 3rd for a fourth term-2
January 3, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Sunday, Congresswoman High Chief Uifaatali was officially sworn in to serve the people of American Samoa for a fourth term in Congress as the new 117th Congress convened.

Issues:Congress

December 30, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata released a statement of congratulations for the inauguration of Governor Lemanu Peleti Sialega Mauga and Lieutenant Governor Talauega Eleasalo Va'alele Ale.

Issues:Culture

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Congresswoman Amata and Rangel Fellowship recipient John Iosefo
December 29, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata is delighted to congratulate John Iosefo of American Samoa upon the announcement of the prestigious Charles B. Rangel Fellowship in International Studies from Howard University.

Issues:Education

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December 28, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Monday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata highlighted the signing into law of several priorities that she has supported for American Samoa, and said she would welcome rapid congressional action to boost direct payments to $2,000, and is monitoring that effort. Under the new law, $600 will be sent out.